Development and evaluation of simulation-based fever management module for children with febrile convulsion
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Shin-Jeong Kim1, Jina Oh2, Kyung-Ah Kang3
1Department of Nursing, Hallym University, Chuncheon, South Korea.
Insights
This study developed a simulation module and checklist for pediatric febrile convulsion management, showing high student satisfaction and providing a valuable educational tool for nursing students and educators.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Pediatric Simulation
- Healthcare Training
Background:
- Developing valid evaluation tools for simulation learning outcomes is crucial in nursing education.
- This study addresses the need for a simulation-based fever management module, specifically for pediatric febrile convulsions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a simulation-based module for managing pediatric febrile convulsions.
- To evaluate nursing students' performance and satisfaction with the developed module.
Main Methods:
- A three-stage process involved module development (algorithm, checklist, debriefing), simulation implementation, and evaluation of the checklist and student satisfaction.
- A sample of 147 senior nursing students participated in the study.
- Student satisfaction was measured using the Satisfaction of Simulations Experience (SSE) scale.
Main Results:
- A simulation scenario script and algorithm for treating febrile convulsions were created.
- The evaluation checklist achieved a mean score of 2.67 (±.32).
- Student satisfaction with the simulation experience (SSE) averaged 4.48 (±.42), with debriefing focusing on technical skills, non-technical skills, critical thinking, and self-efficacy.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a practical framework for simulation-based pediatric fever management training.
- The developed module and checklist can enhance nursing education and preparedness for managing febrile convulsions.
- Further research on checklist validity in diverse settings is recommended.
Background:
A reliable and valid checklist for the evaluation of simulation learning outcomes has great value in nursing education. This study focuses on simulation-based fever management module including checklist for febrile convulsion in pediatric nursing.
Purposes:
This study has two aims; (a) to develop a simulation-based fever management module for treating children with febrile convulsion, and (b) to evaluate students' performance and satisfaction.
Participants:
A convenient sample of 147 senior nursing students from two nursing schools in South Korea participated in this study from April 29 to June 14, 2013.
Methods:
This study was a three-stage process: developing the simulation-based module including algorithm with scenarios, items in checklist, and contents of debriefing (Stage I), performing simulation and debriefing for nursing students (Stage II), and evaluating the evaluation checklist of simulation performance and satisfaction of nursing students (Stage III). Student satisfaction was measured using the Satisfaction of Simulations Experience [SSE] scale. Debriefing data were analyzed using the Matrix Method.
Results:
A scenario script was created to treat the patient's health issues. The algorithm proceeded as follows: identification of patient's condition (Step I), nursing interventions (Step II), and outcome evaluation and feedback (Step III). The total mean score of the evaluation checklist was 2.67 (±.32). The debriefing categories were as follows: non-technical skills, self-efficacy, critical thinking, and technical skills. The total mean score of the SSE was 4.48 (±.42).
Conclusion:
This study provides a blueprint for simulation-based practice for both nursing educators and nursing students. Further studies of checklists used in different contexts would be valuable for expanding upon this research.
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